A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1996996 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1998384 epoch_slot_no: 11184 block_no: 1996902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2018-12-30 11:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b91ba03ce9acb4644540be9a7e5333c0b956b62a68c98da9f9080db0d94ff4aBlock Operator
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